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GET AWAY

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Get Away.

Get Away - as a verb

Run away from confinement

Example: "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break looseescape10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flee7fly9take flight
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action

Example: "She gets away with murder!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape10get byget offget out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion

Example: "We escaped to our summer house for a few days"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape10

Example Sentences

"I need a vacation to get away from work stress."
"The thief managed to get away before the police arrived."
"The prisoner attempted to get away during the prison break."
"Let's go camping this weekend to get away from the city."
"She couldn't get away from her responsibilities and had to work late."
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